Tag Archives: heart disease

Submitted by Jodi Lemacks Mother’s Day is not just about getting Mom the perfect present; it’s about celebrating the relationship between mothers and their children. One mother recently shared with us an update on her son who has lived with a chronic heart disease his entire young life. Joshua Lemacks,…

More than 720,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year, 73 percent of whom don’t recognize the symptoms in time to call 911. In heart attacks that occur at home, CPR is a vital, lifesaving tool. CPR, which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the first aid procedure used to restore…

Our hearts are one of the most important organs we have. They control the flow of blood throughout our bodies, and we often refer to them when talking about emotions. Diseases affecting our hearts and blood vessels are a serious global health threat. Each February, people around the country raise…

February is American Heart Month. In an effort to continue the drive toward heart health awareness, the following is re-posted from the Mayo Clinic website. For the original article, click here. You can prevent heart disease by following a heart-healthy lifestyle. Here are five strategies to help you protect…

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number 1 killer in women and is more deadly than all forms of cancer, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. February 7th is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease in women. Heart Attack Symptoms…

The greatest gift you can give yourself or others is peace of mind… and with the latest medical ID bracelets from American Medical ID, peace of mind never looked so good! Who should wear a medical ID? If you have ongoing medical conditions, drug or food allergies, or are taking…

This type of irregular heartbeat affects millions of Americans. Understanding the causes and symptoms of atrial fibrillation can help you manage the condition and prevent additional complications. Atrial fibrillation, sometimes called AFib, is a serious irregular heartbeat that affects millions of Americans, especially those over 60. Normally, your heartbeat is controlled…

This post is taken from content on the American Heart Association website for the sole purpose of education and spreading awareness of heart disease in women. Please take a moment to visit the American Heart Association website here. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women We’ve all seen the movie scenes where…

The post is part of the series “Life Stories” where we asked our customers to tell us their stories on why they wear a medical ID. My Medical ID Can Mean the Difference Between Life and Death I’m a mother of three with a 15 year old and twin girls…

It is hard to explain to those who don’t know what it is like to be in pain or feel sick on the inside and look perfectly fine on the outside. Wearing a medical ID can help spread awareness of invisible illnesses like Crohn’s Disease, PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Diabetes,…